Gallbladder fossa abscess

Case contributed by Brendon Friesen
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Febrile. Recent cholecystectomy

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Air fluid level right upper quadrant, adjacent to surgical clips, suspicious for collection. Expected location gallbladder fossa

ct

5 x 5 cm abscess in the gallbladder fossa.

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates an abscess in the gallbladder fossa with Klebsiella cultured.

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